Last Christmas, I had the pleasure of visiting the Licor Beirão distillery and getting to know how this traditional drink is made. The last stop on my visit was the ... Read the Post...
Insider Tips for Visiting the Vista Alegre Museum
One of my favorite Portuguese brands of all time is Vista Alegre. Founded in 1824, they've been making beautiful porcelain items for nearly 200 years for everyone, ... Read the Post...
Empório do Chá: A Tea-Lover’s Paradise in Lisbon
Perhaps it’s because I share a name with the queen who introduced the habit of afternoon tea to England, or maybe because I just don’t enjoy coffee as much as 99% of ... Read the Post...
5 Reasons Why You Should Stay at Penha Longa
If you love modern luxury but still want to dabble in a little history, Penha Longa may be just what you're looking for in a hotel in the Sintra and Cascais area. Here are ... Read the Post...
Portuguese Chocolate Competition!
It's time for a competition! And a tasty one at that! As a Portuguese person living in the US, I'm acutely aware of how different the chocolate here tastes... maybe ... Read the Post...
Graça 77: A Vegetarian Restaurant in Lisbon
Love it or hate it, Portugal isn't exactly known for its vegetarian options. Many of its typical dishes contain meat so, historically, there haven't been many ... Read the Post...
6 Things To Do in Lisbon in the Spring
Spring is an ideal time of year to enjoy Portugal’s beautiful capital. The weather is warm, but not too hot, and with the days getting longer, you have more daylight hours to ... Read the Post...
A Vida Portuguesa: Shopping in the 1950s
It's only natural to feel like you're in another era when you walk down Lisbon's baixa/downtown area. The trams, the old building façades and narrow streets are all ... Read the Post...
